Lychee vs. Brown rice — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Differences between lychee and brown rice
- Lychee has more vitamin C, while brown rice has more manganese, vitamin B1, vitamin B3, phosphorus, selenium, magnesium, and zinc.
- Lychee's daily need coverage for vitamin C is 79% higher.
- Brown rice contains 63 times less sugar than lychee. Lychee contains 15.23g of sugar, while brown rice contains 0.24g.
- Lychee has a lower glycemic index. The glycemic index of lychee is 48, while the glycemic index of brown rice is 66.
The food types used in this comparison are Litchis, raw and Rice, brown, long-grain, cooked.
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Mineral Comparison
Mineral comparison score is based on the number of minerals by which one or the other food is richer. The "coverage" charts below show how much of the daily needs can be covered by 300 grams of the food.
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +66.7% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +98.8% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +39.6% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -75% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +290% |
| Contains more IronIron | +80.6% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +914.3% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +232.3% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +1670.9% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +866.7% |
Vitamin Comparison
Vitamin comparison score is based on the number of vitamins by which one or the other food is richer. The "coverage" charts below show how much of the daily needs can be covered by 300 grams of the food.
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +100% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +55.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +142.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +1518.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +324.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +23% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +29.6% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
0.83 g
Fats:
0.44 g
Carbs:
16.53 g
Water:
81.76 g
Other:
0.44 g
Protein:
2.74 g
Fats:
0.97 g
Carbs:
25.58 g
Water:
70.27 g
Other:
0.44 g
| Contains more WaterWater | +16.4% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +230.1% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +120.5% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +54.7% |
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Other
~0.44g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
0.099 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.12 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.132 g
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
0.26 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.369 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.366 g
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -61.9% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +207.5% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +177.3% |
Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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| Lower in Sugar |
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin C | 71.5mg | 0mg | 79% |
| Manganese | 0.055mg | 0.974mg | 40% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.011mg | 0.178mg | 14% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.603mg | 2.561mg | 12% |
| Starch | 24.79g | 10% | |
| Phosphorus | 31mg | 103mg | 10% |
| Selenium | 0.6µg | 5.8µg | 9% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.38mg | 8% | |
| Magnesium | 10mg | 39mg | 7% |
| Zinc | 0.07mg | 0.71mg | 6% |
| Copper | 0.148mg | 0.106mg | 5% |
| Protein | 0.83g | 2.74g | 4% |
| Calories | 66kcal | 123kcal | 3% |
| Potassium | 171mg | 86mg | 3% |
| Iron | 0.31mg | 0.56mg | 3% |
| Carbs | 16.53g | 25.58g | 3% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.1mg | 0.123mg | 2% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.132g | 0.366g | 2% |
| Fiber | 1.3g | 1.6g | 1% |
| Saturated fat | 0.099g | 0.26g | 1% |
| Vitamin E | 0.07mg | 0.17mg | 1% |
| Fats | 0.44g | 0.97g | 1% |
| Folate | 14µg | 9µg | 1% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.12g | 0.369g | 1% |
| Net carbs | 15.23g | 23.98g | N/A |
| Calcium | 5mg | 3mg | 0% |
| Sugar | 15.23g | 0.24g | N/A |
| Sodium | 1mg | 4mg | 0% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.065mg | 0.069mg | 0% |
| Vitamin K | 0.4µg | 0.2µg | 0% |
| Choline | 7.1mg | 9.2mg | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.007mg | 0.033mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.095mg | 0% | |
| Isoleucine | 0.109mg | 0% | |
| Leucine | 0.214mg | 0% | |
| Lysine | 0.041mg | 0.099mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.009mg | 0.058mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.133mg | 0% | |
| Valine | 0.151mg | 0% | |
| Histidine | 0.066mg | 0% | |
| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.011g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 0.355g | N/A |
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Vitamins & Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
The summary scores indicate the extent to which this food can fulfill your daily vitamin and mineral requirements if you consume 3 servings, consisting of 100 grams of each (an approximation of 3 serving sizes).
Vitamins Daily Need Coverage Score
24%
13%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
11%
32%
Comparison summary
Which food contains less Sodium?
Lychee contains less Sodium (difference - 3mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Lychee is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.161g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Lychee is lower in glycemic index (difference - 18)
Which food is cheaper?
Lychee is cheaper (difference - $0.7)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Brown rice is lower in Sugar (difference - 14.99g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Brown rice is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Brown rice is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)